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Dayton, WA
$325.00
Title
Columbia County Courthouse
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Panel
Description
The Columbia County Courthouse in Dayton, WA, is an example of a community pulling together to preserve, protect, and renovate an historical building. Built in 1886, the courthouse is a fine example of well done, 19th century architecture, and for years, the courthouse was the jewel of Dayton, the county seat of Columbia County.
As the years went on, however, the courthouse began to fade in its glory, and assorted renovations and adjustments, including the removal of the blind justice statue and eagles – which were removed during World War II to be melted down for scrap metal – resulted in the courthouse looking old, sad, and a mere reflection of what it originally was.
In the 1970s, residents of Dayton turned their attention to recreating and renovating the historic nature of the town, including the county courthouse. Placed on the National Historic Register in 1975, the courthouse became the focus of an ambitious restoration program in 1984.
Looking to original photos of the courthouse for inspiration, concerned and committed citizens worked to bring the courthouse back to its former glory, and the final restoration – including a return of a replica of the scales of justice and the eagles – was completed in 1993.
The Columbia County Courthouse is the oldest working courthouse in Washington State’s 39 counties, and is a central focus of the town. Visitors and tourists stand before its steps and grounds to take pictures, and the grounds are a favorite spot for festival tents during the town’s many celebrations and activities. Inside, in addition to regional and superior court offices, are the auditor's office, and the assessor. In the basement are the sheriff's department, 911 dispatch, and the county jail.
The original oil painting of the Columbia County Courthouse was commissioned for a federal judge’s quarters – as a child, the judge and family, who frequently passed through Dayton on family trips throughout the state – made a special tradition of stopping at the courthouse grounds and enjoying a picnic.
Featured in 15 Fine Art America groups.
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November 2nd, 2017
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Port Orange, FL - United States
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #17 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Richardson, TX - United States
Gorgeous painting of historical architecture Steve. Nominated for special feature in the 1000 view group T/F
Ellensburg, WA - United States
Congratulations Steve, your outstanding artwork has been featured on the leading page of Impressionism group! Please take a moment to visit the group and view it there as it has been carefully arranged and displayed on our gallery wall. Also, feel free to add it to the featured art archive in the group’s discussions as well. Excellent work! Lori
Independence, KS - United States
BRAVO! Your stunning artwork has earned a FEATURE on the homepage of the FAA Artist Group No Place Like Home,7/27/2019! You may also post it in the Group's Features discussion thread and any other thread that fits!
Titusville, FL - United States
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
NIcholasville, KY - United States
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by My Hands"
WEST RYDE, NS - Australia
Wow.....what a talent you have......beautifully painted Steve!!! f/l/tw
Steve Henderson replied:
Thank you for those kind words, Leanne. This was a challenging, fun commission.
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